In line with the compulsory retirement of Engr. Ma. Elena T. Basco effective June 9, 2023, a Management Turnover Ceremony was conducted on June 2, 2023.

Engr. Bernard N. Castellano will takeover as Acting Division Manager. Engr. Castellano has been with NIA for more than three decades. He started as utility worker in Iloilo PIO and rose from the ranks. Currently he is a Principal Engineer A assigned in Negros Occidental IMO until his reassignment as Acting Division Manager in Antique IMO.

On May 31, 2023, the Negros Occidental IMO under Division Manager Isaias C. Melendez turned over the Magtuod Communal Irrigation System, to Spur-2 Irrigators’ Association Inc. at Brgy. Minapasuk, Calatrava, Negros Occidental.

The Construction was under Force Account Works and completed 1,145.64m of Concrete Bench Flume at Main Canal, 1 unit Elevated Flume, 1 unit Canal Siphon, 2 units Closed Conduit, and 6 units Road Crossing.

The National Irrigation Administration- Central Office CARP-IC Validation team, headed by CARP-IC Manager Engr. Wilhelm S. Tiangco, IDD Manager Engr. Ricardo C. Lopez, Engr. Maria Theresa C. Lee, and Irrigators’ Development Officer Ms. Divina M. Alidio, conducted an evaluation for Search for Outstanding Irrigators’ Association CY 2022 (CARP-IC Category) to Bungahin Irrigators’ Association, Inc. The IA was represented by its 2022 IA President, Ms. Jona Altea together with her officers and Board of Directors at BIA Office, Brgy. Odiong, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental.

NIA Region VI officially opened SportsFest 2023 on May 17, 2023 in anticipation of its 60th Anniversary in June.

Regional Office, Aklan-Capiz IMO, Antique IMO, Iloilo-Guimaras IMO, Negros Occidental IMO, and JRMP2 vie for the championship this year. Negros Occidental IMO currently holds the Champion Title after winning last year.

The sports and games include Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Dart, and Chess. The Elimination rounds run from May 17-19, 2023 while the Championship shall be held on June 8-9, 2023.

April 27, 2023 - Three personnel from NIA Central Office, Ms. Maricel M. Del Rosario, Acting Chief OCBS, Ms. Lorna P. Villagonzalo, CDO III and Ms. Maria Victoria J. Mamaril, CDO II conducted evaluation for the CY 2022 National Level Outstanding IA for Communal Irrigation System Category (CIS).

The CVTIA was represented by its Board of Trustees and officers headed by Mr. Jerson L. Casuno, IA President.

The System Management Committee (SMC) meeting of the three irrigation systems of the Jalaur-Suague River Irrigation System held on April 28, 2023, at the Pototan Coliseum, Pototan, Iloilo, felt different than usual, with the involvement of partner agencies for a synchronized distribution of assistance to the farmers to tackle the possible response to the upcoming El Nino.

A 5-day Seminar on Design and Construction of Small Reservoir Irrigation Projects (SRIP) for NIA is being held at Iloilo Gateway Hotel & Suites, Pavia, Iloilo.

The seminar, speaheaded by NIA Central Office, is being attended by dam designers and engineers coming from NIA CAR, Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Regions 4A, Region 4B, Region 5, Region 6, and project-in-charge from different SRIP projects in the country.

In celebration of Capiztahan, the annual festival of the Province of Capiz from April 14 to May 1, 2023, the province has organized events for the locals and tourists to enjoy its rich heritage, culture, and seafood. One of the highlights of the festival is the Investors Forum held at Pueblo de Panay at Roxas City last April 21, 2023, to shed light on the investment potential of the province of Capiz.

April 24, 2023 – An orientation on government-funded Scholarship Programs from different government agencies and LGUs as part of the NIA Region VI Commitment for convergence initiatives for the Indigenous Peoples (IP) affected by the Panay River Basin Integrated Development Project (PRBIDP) was held at the Tapaz Municipal Training, Tapaz, Capiz.

On April 20, 2023, a System Management Committee (SMC) Meeting was held at the Executive Hall, Municipality of Pavia, Iloilo, by the Aganan-Sta. Barbara and Sibalom River Irrigation Systems (RIS) of the National Irrigation Administration- Iloilo-Guimaras Irrigation Management Office (NIA-IGIMO).